World Press Freedom Day
World Press Freedom Day on 3 May defends media independence and honours journalists who have lost their lives doing their job.
- UK
- USA
- International
OrganiserUNESCO
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Last checked19 October 2026
First held1993
About the day
The UN General Assembly proclaimed the day in 1993 on UNESCO's recommendation. The date marks the 1991 Windhoek Declaration on a free and pluralistic press.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Monday 3 May 2027 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Wednesday 3 May 2028 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2029 | Thursday 3 May 2029 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
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